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council tax

British  

noun

  1. (in Britain) a tax, based on the relative value of property, levied to fund local council services

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There were more than 24,000 dwellings, external liable for second home council tax in Wales, according to 2023-24 government data.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

Since 2023, self-catering properties must be available for 252 days and let out for 182 days each year, over several years, to pay non-domestic rates instead of the higher council tax.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

He also pointed to potentially reforming council tax to move towards a land value tax system, or scrapping some VAT exemptions.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

But the prime minister clearly pointed to a possible shake-up of the council tax system, where those with the most expensive properties might have to pay considerably more.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

Existing council tax bands are based on 1991 valuations of homes.

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

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